Concussion(HDCO)
Head/Neck · Traumatic Brain Injury
Timeline
- 3 June
Occurred
Concussion sustained in a training incident on Wednesday 3 June 2026. Mandated minimum 12-day AFL concussion protocol. Ruled out of Round 13 (vs Fremantle, Hands Oval Bunbury) and Round 14 (vs West Coast, Optus Stadium); expected to return Round 15. Separate from the jaw fracture suffered on Good Friday vs Carlton, which is resolved.
2 fixtures missed - 16 June
Reassessment
Auto-promoted to POSSIBLE for Round 15 (expected return 2026-06-21)
- 18 June
Progress update
Named in the Round 15 team selections (named team) — selection confirms the player is available and fit. Closes RECOVERED on appearance.
- R1521 June
Returned to play
Returned R15 vs RIC
Returned after 2 fixtures missedReturned R15 — confirmed via lineup appearance.
Fixture impact
Season fixture context — rounds missed, at risk, and upcoming
Sources
- North Melbourne FChigh
- zerohanger.commedium